Description
A creamy and aromatic Thai coconut soup made with coconut milk, shrimp, herbs, and citrus, perfectly balanced with fresh and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 300 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 lemongrass stalks, smashed
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tablespoon ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and let it warm gently.
- Add chicken broth, lemongrass, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes to infuse flavors.
- Stir in coconut milk, mushrooms, and shrimp carefully.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and tender.
- Add fish sauce and lime juice, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemongrass for a more vibrant flavor.
- Add lime juice at the end to preserve its freshness.
- Keep the soup at a gentle simmer to avoid curdling the coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: thai coconut soup, coconut shrimp soup, tom kha soup, creamy thai soup, easy thai soup